Alcatel-Lucent 1696 Metrospan ROADM
With the TRX-24000 in Alcatel-Lucent’s fold as the 1696 Metrospan ROADM it’s arguably the vendor’s strongest ROADM product. However, comprehensive development of the 18xx series platforms makes it clear where the company’s future priorities lie. (10/1/2008)
Ciena CN 4200 RS
A small footprint, large capacity and optional 40G support make the CN 4200 RS a well rounded offering. However, while Ciena continues to rack up wins for the CN 4200, references for the larger ROADM product are scarce. (10/1/2008)
Cisco ONS 15454 MSTP
Already a successful platform, Cisco touts advanced mesh networking tools via the Ethernet Xponder as a differentiator for its ONS 15454 MSTP. However, drawbacks such as lack of GMPLS and low 10G port density could reduce its overall appeal. (10/1/2008)
Ericsson Marconi MHL 3000 Metro
The MHL 3000 metro is a scalable, high capacity core/regional platform – especially in terms of Ethernet port density. But, ROADM-enabled regional build-outs are most active in North America, a market where Ericsson has little optical traction. (10/1/2008)
Fujitsu FLASHWAVE 7500 ROADM
With a product development roadmap that includes regular updates through the end of 2009, FNC has made it clear that the FLASHWAVE 7500 remains a vital piece of its metro optical portfolio – even as FLASHWAVE 9500 marketing ramps up. (10/1/2008)
Huawei OptiX Metro 6100
On many fronts, Huawei’s OptiX Metro 6100 supports the sought after features for a metro core ROADM. However, the presence of the OptiX OSN 6800 raises questions about its merit as a comprehensive solution. (10/1/2008)
Nokia Siemens Networks hiT 7300
On the market for three years already, NSN recently “optimized” the hiT 7300 for metro core deployments. However, while the platform features a number of strengths, it has a lot of ground to make up in terms of sales momentum in the metro. (10/23/2008)
Nortel OME 6500
Nortel’s OME 6500 is a feature rich platform that remains at the center of its optical revival strategy. However, Nortel’s stated desire to sell its MEN business has cast a shadow of doubt over the platform’s long-term prospects. (10/30/2008)
Tellabs 7100 Optical Transport System
While the 7100 OTS offers provide flexibility and OpEx savings through features like WSS-based ROADM and a comprehensive power monitoring scheme, low port density for OC-48 signals stands out as a potentially significant shortcoming. (10/1/2008)
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